Tuqiri joins Tigers

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The 30-year-old dual-code international will begin training with his new colleagues this week.

Tigers head coach Richard Cockerill said: "To have someone of Lote's undoubted class available and interested in coming to Leicester is excellent news. Lote has had interest from a lot of clubs around Europe and the fact that he chose to come here says a lot about him. We're very happy he has chosen Leicester."

Cockerill added: "He has been very successful at the top levels of the game and I'm sure our supporters are looking forward to seeing him in a Tigers shirt.

"He is a world-class player and is still hungry to achieve things in the game. Now we're looking forward to getting him into training and competing for a place in the team."

Tuqiri, who has appeared in 67 Tests for Australia, scoring 31 tries, said: "I've played in England a number of times, in league and union, and I'm looking forward to getting to work at Leicester Tigers.

"This is a successful club and that is one of the main reasons for coming here. The club is always in the frame to win things, and I still think I have a lot to achieve in rugby.

"I still have the ambition to play at the highest level and I still have the competitive edge.

"This is a new challenge, coming to a new league in a new country, and it is one I am really looking forward to.

"There are a lot of good players here and now I'm just looking forward to getting started."